Thangka Art

Pictures of drawings, details, deities, symbols and decorations inspired by the sacred art of Thangka paintings.
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an image of buddha in the sky with clouds and mountains behind it, surrounded by water
Yeshe Tsogyal Thangka Painting
Yeshe Tsogyal is the principal consort of Guru Padmasambhava, emanation of Tara and considered the Mother of Tibetan Buddhism. Her name means “Wisdom Lake Queen” and she is the reincarnation of Maya Devi, the mother of Buddha. In this thangka painting Yeshe Tsogyal is depicted in beautiful and adorned robes while holding a kapala (skull cup) and a kartika knife in her right hand.
an image of a painting on the side of a red wall with gold and blue accents
Durga Thangka Painting
Durga is the divine mother of the universe and wife of lord Shiva. She is the manifestation of Goddess Adishakti who had taken birth on Earth as Parvati. In this thangka painting #Durga is armed with celestial weapons and decked with divine ornaments dancing on a white snow lion.
an artistic painting with many different animals on it's sides and mountains in the background
Calm Abiding Meditation
Calm abiding meditation is known as Samatha and it is based on the practice of focusing on a sacred object: a statue or a painting. There are nine stages of this meditation technique and they are represented on a thangka painting depicting a monk chasing an elephant.
a painting of a woman's face with skulls on her head and eyes closed
Third Eye Goddess
The third eye refers to the gate that leads to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. In the picture a detail of the Goddess of universal compassion Tara, representing virtuous and enlightened actions. She also brings about longevity, protects earthly travel, and guards her followers on their spiritual journey to #enlightenment.
the tibetan wheel of entrance an instruction
The Tibetan Wheel of Existence
Book on the significance and symbolism of the Tibetan wheel of life.
an image of buddhas and other deities in the middle of a painting on display
Shop Authentic Thangka Paintings Mandala & Buddhist Art
an ornate painting with many colors and designs
Shop Authentic Thangka Paintings Mandala & Buddhist Art
an image of buddha in gold and black
Deities
an image of a person sitting in the middle of a painting
Mandala and Thangka Painting: Art and Wisdom
the buddha statue is surrounded by flowers and other things in front of an orange background
Medicine Buddha Thangka Painting | traditionalartofnepal.com
an image of buddha sitting in the middle of flowers and holding a bowl with food on it
Buddha Thangka Painting
Detail of a thangka painting of Buddha Shakyamuni hand painted by a high skilled master artist.
a drawing of a woman with flowers in her hair and an ornate crown on her head
the wheel of life is depicted in this painting
Wheel of Life
Thangk painting of the Buddhist wheel of life known as Samsara.
a buddha statue sitting on top of a table
Buddha of Wisdom